
What is Cardiac Tamponade? This video covers the medical definition and provides a brief overview of this topic.
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âĄď¸ Cardiac Tamponade Definition
Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency that occurs when fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac. When this happens, it compresses the heart and leads to a decreased cardiac output. This can result in a state of shock which means that there is insufficient blood flow to the tissues and vital organs of the body.
âĄď¸ Causes of Cardiac Tamponade:
- Hemorrhage
- Chest trauma
- Myocardial infarction
- Myocardial rupture
- Cancer
- Uremia
- Pericarditis
- Cardiac surgery
âĄď¸ Signs and Symptoms:
- Hypotension
- Jugular venous distension
- Pulsus paradoxus
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
- Dyspnea
- Narrowing pulse pressures
As a medical professional, it's very important to recognize these signs and symptoms as quickly as possible in order to prevent cardiovascular collapse or cardiac arrest.
âĄď¸ Cardiac Tamponade Diagnosis
The diagnosis can be confirmed by assessing the patient's physical exam findings.
- EKG
- Chest x-ray
- CT scan
- Echocardiogram
âĄď¸ Some common examples include:
- Oxygen therapy
- Pericardiocentesis
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